Large hail, damaging winds as severe storm warning issued

A SEVERE thunderstorm is bearing down on the Sunshine Coast this afternoon, with forecasters warning of damaging winds and large hailstones.

The Bureau of Meteorology has just issued a severe thunderstorm warning, with damaging winds and large hailstones, with Gympie currently in the danger zone.

Ipswich and Boonah have also been placed on alert with updated forecasts due later this afternoon which will be critical in determining whether the Coast will feel the full brunt of the systems.

STORM: The latest warning advises of damaging winds and large hailstones possible.Bureau of Meteorology

Higgins Storm Chasing broadcast a previous warning which indicated the southern Sunshine Coast may be in line for some storm activity this afternoon, as the storms make their way to the east and north-east.